Troja
/ˈtʁoːja/neuter
The English phrase 'troy' translates to German as Troja. Wiktionary also lists Troia.
Meaning: an ancient city (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Troja | /ˈtʁoːja/ | neuter |
| Troia | neuter |
The word refers to the ancient city, also known as Ilium.
Which one should you use?
Troja is the more common, standard German name for the ancient city, whereas Troia is a less frequent variant.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʁoːja/
Did you know?
- While Troja is the standard name, German scholars often use the term Hissarlik when discussing the actual physical ruins of the city in Turkey.
- In German literature and schools, the city of Troja is often linked to the concept of Trojanische Kriege, meaning the 'Trojan Wars', treating the conflict as a plural set of events rather than a single war.
- The German word for 'Trojan horse' is Trojanisches Pferd. In modern German, this is the standard term for a computer virus that masquerades as a legitimate program.
Examples in context
- Die Griechen kamen mit vielen Schiffen in Troja an, um die Stadt zu erobern.The Greeks arrived in Troy with many ships to capture the city.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Troja when describing the Greeks arriving at the city.Tatoeba #11070507 by carlosalberto, translation #11070494 by carlosalberto
- Ich lese ein Buch über die Geschichte von Troja.I am reading a book about the history of Troy.
- Der Film erzählt die Legende von Troja.The movie tells the legend of Troy.
- Man sagt, Troja war sehr reich.They say Troy was very rich.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a history book at a cafe.
- SarahLiest du gerade ein Buch über Troja?Are you reading a book about Troy right now?
- LukasJa, es geht um die Geschichte von Troja.Yes, it is about the history of Troy.
- SarahIst der Held in deinem Buch ein Kämpfer?Is the hero in your book a warrior?
- LukasJa, er ist ein sehr mutiger Mann.Yes, he is a very brave man.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “troy” translations and entries Troja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
